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God’s plan, even in Old Testament times, was for people of faith to pass on their faith to the next generation. This happens in numerous concrete ways over the years of our loved ones’ lives.
Leaving a Spiritual Legacy, a Priceless Inheritance
A legacy is inevitable. You will pass things down to the next generation. Even if you don’t have much materially to leave behind, you will instill character traits, talents, hobbies, skills and more in your children and grandchildren. The same is true for those of us who are single. Our lives and our faith are our legacy. But how valuable will your legacy be? Will you leave anything that has relevance and benefit for this life and eternity?
The most valuable legacy we can pass to our loved ones is a spiritual legacy – the legacy of our faith in Christ. Although every individual must make his or her own decision for Christ, there are things we can do to create an atmosphere where faith can thrive. When we consistently show them the value and relevancy of faith in Christ, that’s a legacy not easily tossed aside. Are you ready to start thinking and planning for your spiritual legacy? Learn more about our Legacy Resources.
Joel Woodruff
President, C.S. Lewis InstituteJoel Woodruff, President, C.S. Lewis Institute, has worked in higher education, “tent-making,” nonprofit administration, and pastoral ministries in Alaska, Israel, Hungary, France, and Northern Virginia. He served as Dean of Students, Chaplain, and Professor of Bible & Theology at European Bible Institute, where he helped train Europeans both for professional ministry and to be Christian leaders in the marketplace. Prior to joining the Institute, he was on the leadership team of Oakwood Services International, a nonprofit educational and humanitarian organization. He is a graduate of Wheaton College, earned his M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and has a doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. As a Parish-Pulpit Fellow, he studied Biblical Backgrounds & Archaeology in Israel for a year.

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